Saturday, January 5, 2008

The trip you never took


So why are there pics of all these places? Keep reading...




You know those expressions like "the son I never had" or I guess "you're like the friend I never had"? Well this one derives from those, and is one I made up entirely on my own. Its "the trip I never took". So, besides Mexico, and a couple other states other than California, I haven't travelled too far from home. But who says I can't plan these things? Anyway, these are some tips, places, and things I've come up with. Hopefully they will help you brainstorm on your plans to the trip you never took but might someday.
TIPS:
-a structured bag for a night out
-camera, namely digital, having to buy film constantly was so 2007. (I say this because I got a digital camera for Christmas and it much less hassle then my OTHER camera).
-when life gives you downtime make some awesome sketches!
-make sure you rest the day you get to your destination. That way you can hit the sites the next day!
-let yourself be inspired!

Technology is a beautiful thing, this mug talks it goes something like "mmmmm ahhhhhh....liquid heaven". Who wouldnt want to bring this along?

I have a feeling that if that the places I want to go to are well...cold. And I think I would like to go to someplace foreign in the wintertime. So it would be important to keep the gloves and scarf handy.





I'd just figure that depending on the person, if you had downtime on your trip, you'd probably a)sleep or b)fill up the time. So, for the more literary type I'd suggest a journal, and fro the more artistic type like myself, I'd suggest a huge sketchbook. Plus some expert drawing pencils. For more journals you can look at bn.com. And for inexpensive art supplies check out rexart.com.
I found this on amazon.com, and judging by the description of it, this looks like a good quick read. It's supposed to be memoirs of Marc Jacobs and whatnot...and well lets face it MJ is a total genius! I'd be thrilled to read this, plus I am way excited to see his documentary that's coming in February on the sundance channel.

22 comments:

Unknown said...

Love the travel accessories, especially the mug and gloves!

hannah said...

i need to travel as well! the only other country beside the united states i have been to is canada, so im hoping to go across the pond sometime soon, i may have to write down some of your tips.

peace

Andrea Martínez Maugard said...

I need the MJ book too!! I want to watch the Lagerfeld film too

Jen (MahaloFashion) said...

Oh thse pictures are making me gasp, I love them all especially of greece I've been dying to go there!

Carolina Lange said...

One of the best thing to do is travel! Love this post! The gloves are so cute!

Unknown said...

good post! incidentally, you should be thankful you live in california, i'm from soggy moggy boring maryland and it's just a gloom parade everyday. :(

-S said...

I am practically drooling over the Greece pictures! With clear turquoise water and white washed buildings, nothing seems better than a vacation there! Mental note, must go to Greece!

Flair said...

What a cute idea! If I did a post like this - it would be super long! There are a lot of places I want to travel to.

Emma said...

you post about so many cute things I reacently did an new years overhall on my blog check it out...

maverickandlove said...

mmmm i loved this blog and i lvoed those gloves. THe pictures of the "trip" were very beautiful and i might acutally want to use someof those or something similar for my next art piece!

Lauren said...

cool post! i want to go to all those places too! lovely pictures :)

Hildur said...

I love the first photos of the destinations. they're absolutely beautiful. I'm dying to go someplace for a winter getaway.

Anonymous said...

haha.. love your intro
i am in need of a new digital cami..

Jen (MahaloFashion) said...

I want that marc jacobs book!!
why are you not blogging? your posts are amazinggggggggggggggggggggg

hhaa

Jen (MahaloFashion) said...

Oh and I'd like to trade links yes, link me and i'll link you back :)

Jaclyn said...

I really want to go to Europe! I am loving those gloves

In Yr Fshn said...

Those gloves are spectacular!

Diana @ So Fash'on said...

I want a vacation!!!! :) I just posted my spring/summer 2008 collection. Maybe you have time to take a look and tell me what you think?

Unknown said...

aw this is such a cute post - i love it!

K. said...

Oh- that first pic of Venice blew me away!! I've been dying to travel to Europe but could never find the time (and enough money)!

the assistant said...

I think this was a great post!!! and the pics were fantastic

alana said...

haha i love the concept - the trip i never took, genius! i've never travelled either... but i'm still young :) great blog. i was hooked from the moment i saw that gorgeous banner... i hope you don't mind if i link you?